Ah, the Christmas grab or swap (or Yankee Swap for some of us). It’s the age-old tradition of trying to one up everyone else involved by bringing the coolest gift to the party. The problem? Price limits tend to make these rather dull affairs. But don’t worry! This list will of gifts (all under $20!) will ensure your gift is the one people end up fighting over.
Best Gifts Under $20 for Christmas Grab or Swap
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Cocktail Shaker
Available at Amazon for $19.33
Cocktail shakers are things that everyone needs, but almost nobody has. And for $20, you can one get this pretty damn nice one. But the best part? You get to tell the person who takes it that they have to poor you the first drink they make with it. Mmmm, Manhattan anyone?
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Stadium Fleece Blanket
Available at Amazon for $19.85
The worst part about trying to go to a game during winter is the inevitable precipitation and bad weather. That’s why we’d like to present you with the best gift that an avid sports fan or outdoorsman would ever want… The windbreaker, waterproof blanket. It’s the only thing that you’ll need to pack for football games and camping. And let’s be honest, what else were you planning on doing this winter?
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MP3 Player
Available at Amazon for $19.99
Everybody needs another MP3 player. Whether its for your car or its your “gym podcast player,” there’s not one person taking part in your holiday gift swap that won’t pick this little 16GB guy over anything else that’s brought to the table. At least, we wouldn’t.
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Guardians of Galaxy on Bluray
Available on Amazon for $19.99
Guardians of the Galaxy might go down as the best Marvel movie ever made. Why? It’s the movie that brought the Han Solo-character back into films and, for that, we all owe it a debt of gratitude. Let’s not forget that this flick is also a good time and a lot of fun to watch. We’re pretty sure that people won’t just be trying to get this gift, they might end up fighting over it.
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Electric Wine Bottle Opener
Available at Amazon for $15.99
It’s crazy that these haven’t taken off. They make one of the most annoying aspects of drinking wine not only turn into something incredibly simple, but also, relatively speaking, fun. This little motorized gizmo winds down into the cork and, as quick as it went down, pops it back out. If your friends (or co-workers) enjoy the finer things – or cheap wine – this gift should be a no-brainer.
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Skullcandy Chops Earbuds
Available at Amazon for $14.99
Skullcandy has provided quality headphones at affordable prices for a number of years now. And with every new design, they continually impress critics. These earbuds are no different. If your group is the working out type, these headphones will keep your “Get Pumped” soundtrack locked into your ears with tons of style and zero discomfort.
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Business Card Holder
Available at Amazon for $17.97
Nothing says, “I’m at the top of my game” better than an elegant looking business card case. This particular case is made of stainless steel and feels as good as it looks. In terms of high quality fare, gifts under $20 may not give you many options, but this case seems to be one of the best in its class.
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Cards Against Humanity Expansions
Available at Amazon for $10
This adultified version of Apples 2 Apples creates the maximum amount of fun and humor that you can have with a group of people. The downside? The base set for Cards Against Humanity costs $25. The upside? Cool people all own the base set for Cards Against Humanity at this point, so buying a couple of the expansions as your gift will weed out those people who don’t have it…
